Fire rips through George Goch informal settlement in Joburg
Numerous families have been left homeless after a fire ripped through the George Goch informal settlement in Johannesburg.
The blaze, which affected some 80 shacks, broke out on Wednesday morning.
Spokesperson for Johannesburg emergency services Robert Mulaudzi says disaster management officials were on scene to assist the residents.
"Multiple shacks on fire were reported in George Goch. About 80 shacks have been affected by the fire and at this stage, no injuries have been reported.
“We encourage the residents, especially in the informal residents not to leave any heating device unattended to avoid fire incidents like this one.”
The cause of the fire is not known.
Firefighters attending to multiple shacks on fire in George Goch. About 80 shacks have been affected by the fire, no injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/xx1IRgjwMa
— City of Joburg EMS (@CityofJoburgEMS) September 30, 2020
George Gogh informal settlement fire has been extinguished. Disaster Management officials on scene to assist residents affected. pic.twitter.com/j51UJSrKQQ
— City of Joburg EMS (@CityofJoburgEMS) September 30, 2020
